Tianshan Special Train Ticket Guide Annual Fare Details
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan号 tourist train? Tickets for the Tianshan号 tourist train must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting the Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing via WeChat: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚞 2026 Tianshan号 Special Train Ticket Purchase Practical Guide: Explore the entire northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip
Many tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang face troubles like complicated itinerary planning, inconvenient cross-regional transportation, and difficulty in grabbing tickets for popular scenic spots. Among the 2026 Xinjiang Railway’s special train matrix, the Tianshan号 special train is a long-distance product specifically designed for panoramic tours of northern and southern Xinjiang. Throughout the trip, there’s no need to frequently change hotels and pack luggage, nor to arrange local transportation and ticket reservations yourself. Following the fixed itinerary of the special train, you can cover over ten core Xinjiang attractions. The cabin options tailored to different travel budgets also meet various needs such as family trips, group outings with friends, and solo travel.
As one of the 11 exclusive tourist special trains planned by Xinjiang Railway for 2026, the Tianshan号 special train’s 13-day route connects representative landscapes of four major regions: Northern Xinjiang, Ili, Southern Xinjiang, and Turpan. The hardware configuration of the special train has been upgraded, with different cabin types offering corresponding basic service guarantees. The train is equipped with medical staff and a professional catering team, allowing you to enjoy Xinjiang specialty meals anytime during the journey and handle sudden health needs. Each scenic spot has ample playtime reserved, ensuring no rushed sightseeing.
Currently, the latest 2026 tourism policies for scenic spots along the route have been clarified. Before traveling, you can learn in advance: For Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area in the 2026 peak season (April 1 – October 31), the ticket is 95 yuan/person, allowing entry within two days with one ticket. Groups such as medical staff, teachers, visitors on their birthdays, and eligible aid-Xinjiang cadres can enjoy free or half-price discounts. Kanas Scenic Area requires advance ticket reservation through its official WeChat account. Open fires are prohibited in the scenic area, and temporary traffic service guidance may be provided in extreme weather. Pay attention to relevant tips before traveling. For Sayram Lake Scenic Area in 2026, the full-price ticket is 70 yuan/person. You can choose a self-driving package at 145 yuan/person (allowing multiple entries within 48 hours) or a scenic area shuttle bus tour at 75 yuan/person. Seniors over 65 and children under 6 are exempt from tickets, while students and seniors aged 60-64 can enjoy half-price discounts. For the Pamir Tourist Area, entry requires direct verification with valid documents. Discounted tickets can be booked in advance on online platforms, and same-day tickets can be reserved before 20:00 on the day of the visit.
📝 Simplified Itinerary
🔹 Day 01:Departure city – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
🔹 Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
🔹 Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
🔹 Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
🚞 2026 Tianshan号 Special Train Ticket Purchase Practical Guide: Explore the entire northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip🔹 Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
🔹 Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
🔹 Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Relstan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
🔹 Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
🔹 Day 09:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
🔹 Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
🔹 Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
🔹 Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
🔹 Day 13:Urumqi – All over China (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 2026 Tianshan号 Special Train Reference Prices and Tour Dates (Urumqi Assembly Date)
Many tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang face troubles like complicated itinerary planning, inconvenient cross-regional transportation, and difficulty in grabbing tickets for popular scenic spots. Among the 2026 Xinjiang Railway’s special train matrix, the Tianshan号 special train is a long-distance product specifically designed for panoramic tours of northern and southern Xinjiang. Throughout the trip, there’s no need to frequently change hotels and pack luggage, nor to arrange local transportation and ticket reservations yourself. Following the fixed itinerary of the special train, you can cover over ten core Xinjiang attractions. The cabin options tailored to different travel budgets also meet various needs such as family trips, group outings with friends, and solo travel.🔹 May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:19999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 yuan/person
🔹 July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 yuan/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Special Train Ticket Center Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itinerary and prices
As one of the 11 exclusive tourist special trains planned by Xinjiang Railway for 2026, the Tianshan号 special train’s 13-day route connects representative landscapes of four major regions: Northern Xinjiang, Ili, Southern Xinjiang, and Turpan. The hardware configuration of the special train has been upgraded, with different cabin types offering corresponding basic service guarantees. The train is equipped with medical staff and a professional catering team, allowing you to enjoy Xinjiang specialty meals anytime during the journey and handle sudden health needs. Each scenic spot has ample playtime reserved, ensuring no rushed sightseeing.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:20999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 yuan/person
🔹 June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 yuan/person
Currently, the latest 2026 tourism policies for scenic spots along the route have been clarified. Before traveling, you can learn in advance: For Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area in the 2026 peak season (April 1 – October 31), the ticket is 95 yuan/person, allowing entry within two days with one ticket. Groups such as medical staff, teachers, visitors on their birthdays, and eligible aid-Xinjiang cadres can enjoy free or half-price discounts. Kanas Scenic Area requires advance ticket reservation through its official WeChat account. Open fires are prohibited in the scenic area, and temporary traffic service guidance may be provided in extreme weather. Pay attention to relevant tips before traveling. For Sayram Lake Scenic Area in 2026, the full-price ticket is 70 yuan/person. You can choose a self-driving package at 145 yuan/person (allowing multiple entries within 48 hours) or a scenic area shuttle bus tour at 75 yuan/person. Seniors over 65 and children under 6 are exempt from tickets, while students and seniors aged 60-64 can enjoy half-price discounts. For the Pamir Tourist Area, entry requires direct verification with valid documents. Discounted tickets can be booked in advance on online platforms, and same-day tickets can be reserved before 20:00 on the day of the visit.Executive Double Room:26888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 yuan/person
🔹 June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:26888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 yuan/person
📝 Simplified Itinerary🔹 October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability are subject to confirmation by customer service and the signed contract between both parties. They may fluctuate with the tour schedule, and the specific terms of the contract shall prevail.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both:181-3962-2229. For specific store addresses, please consult customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Description
🔹 Standard Inclusions:Meals as marked in the itinerary, accommodation for the corresponding itinerary sections (including special train cabin and local hotel stays), first admission tickets to scenic spots in the itinerary, local ground transportation costs, onboard staff service, basic travel accident insurance, etc. The inclusions may vary depending on the cabin class.
🔹 Standard Exclusions:Round-trip transportation costs from the departure city to Urumqi, secondary consumption items within scenic spots (such as boat rides, special experience projects, non-first admission ticket attractions), personal expenses, meal costs marked as self-pay in the itinerary, etc.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. During the trip, if force majeure factors or unforeseen circumstances such as weather changes, road condition changes, temporary policy changes at scenic spots, or special train schedule changes occur, both parties may negotiate to reasonably modify the itinerary. Refund and change rules shall follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
Before traveling, prepare sunscreen, warm clothing, and common medications. Before entering high-altitude areas, make appropriate preparations based on your physical condition. During the tour, comply with the management regulations of the scenic spots and travel civilly. If you have special dietary needs or health conditions, inform the staff in advance during registration so that corresponding arrangements can be made.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan号 Tourist Special Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
